CVE-2007-2473 in CMS Made Simple
Summary
by MITRE
SQL injection vulnerability in stylesheet.php in CMS Made Simple 1.0.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the templateid parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 07/07/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-2473 represents a critical sql injection flaw within the cms made simple content management system version 1.0.5 and earlier. This weakness resides in the stylesheet.php script which processes user input through the templateid parameter without adequate sanitization or validation. The vulnerability classifies under CWE-89 which specifically addresses sql injection conditions where untrusted data is incorporated into sql commands without proper escaping or parameterization. Attackers can exploit this flaw by crafting malicious sql commands within the templateid parameter that gets directly incorporated into database queries, bypassing normal authentication and authorization mechanisms.
The technical execution of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker submits a specially crafted templateid value that contains sql payload characters such as single quotes, semicolons, or sql keywords. The stylesheet.php script processes this input without proper input validation or parameter binding, allowing the malicious sql commands to be executed within the database context. This creates a pathway for attackers to perform unauthorized database operations including data extraction, modification, deletion, or even privilege escalation. The vulnerability is particularly dangerous because it enables remote code execution capabilities when combined with database user privileges and can potentially lead to full system compromise.
The operational impact of CVE-2007-2473 extends beyond simple data theft or corruption. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored within the cms database including user credentials, content management data, and potentially system configuration details. The vulnerability affects the integrity and confidentiality of the entire cms platform, making it a prime target for malicious actors seeking to compromise websites built on this technology. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability maps to T1190 - exploit public-facing application and T1078 - valid accounts, as attackers can leverage the sql injection to escalate privileges and maintain persistent access to compromised systems.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of the cms made simple platform to version 1.0.6 or later where the sql injection issue has been addressed through proper input validation and parameterized queries. Organizations should implement proper input sanitization techniques including parameterized database queries, input validation, and output encoding to prevent similar vulnerabilities in other components. Network segmentation and web application firewalls can provide additional layers of protection by monitoring and filtering suspicious sql injection patterns. Security teams should also conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify similar injection flaws in other applications and systems. The remediation process must include comprehensive testing to ensure that all user inputs are properly validated before being processed by database operations, following secure coding practices recommended by organizations such as owasp and nist.